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LH02 AHV

2002 Mercedes-benz Slk

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,861 mi
Last recorded112,861 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk64,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH02 AHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlk
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 112,861 miles

All suspension components including subframe are corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 112,858 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components including subframe are corroded

Coolant warning lamp is illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2011 111,628 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 111,628 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 103,962 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 95,879 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 95,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 87,779 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED RESULTING IN JUDDER (ALMOST TO POINT OF FAILURE)ON OFFSIDE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 87,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED RESULTING IN JUDDER (ALMOST TO POINT OF FAILURE)ON OFFSIDE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 80,965 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 80,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slk?

Based on 1,335,553 MOT tests across 81,472 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,226
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
81,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,060
coil spring broken 11,334
Stop lamp not working 8,797
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,610
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8,088
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LH02 AHV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 64,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Slk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,060 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LH02 AHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Slk typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LH02 AHV registered?

LH02 AHV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Slk, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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